Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
537176
RGB
83, 113, 118
HSL
189, 17%, 39%
HSB
189, 30%, 46%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 54
LAB
45, -10, -7
LCH
45, 12, 212
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 209
XYZ
13, 15, 19
LUV
45, -15, -7
HWB
189, 33%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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